DTW
Detroit
United States
11,957 km
7,430 miles
LEV
Bureta
Fiji
Distance
11,957 km
7,430 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/New_York
Heading
262°
west

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DTW LEV
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Levuka Airfield
IATA Code DTW LEV
ICAO Code KDTW NFNB
City Detroit Bureta
Country United States Fiji
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 645 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 -17.710000, 178.760000

Detroit (DTW) to Bureta (LEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Levuka Airfield (LEV) in Bureta, Fiji is 11,957 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Fiji. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Detroit, it's 11:31 in Bureta. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bureta (LEV) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Levuka Airfield (LEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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